🌱 Skidaway Road Closure + New Ammunition Plant Investment

Hey, friends! It's Monday in Savannah and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 62 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Savannah:

1. The Savannah Police Department reports a water main and gas line rupture closed a portion of Skidaway Road on Sunday. The incident occurred between 42nd Street and Victory Drive in the afternoon. A crash caused the rupture, during which time drivers were encouraged to avoid the area. (Fox 28 Savannah)
2. An Italian ammunition maker will be investing in the Savannah area. The $60 million investment will be used to build a plant in Bryan County, northwest of Savannah. Norma Precision will use the plant to make and distribute ammunition. The company has announced it will be moving its headquarters to Georgia. (WSB Radio)
3. Georgia's high school football state playoffs will continue this weekend. The second-round matchups have been announced; dates and times will be updated as they are finalized. The full list of high school football state playoff match ups is available at the link. (WTOC)

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Today in Savannah:

• Storytime At The Islands Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Coffee Chats At Vic's On The River (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Savannah area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Savannah Patch)
• Christmas at the Cathedral is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 18 at the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Savannah. Click the link for program details. (Eventbrite)
• Savannah's Christmas Market will be held at the Savannah Convention Center on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 10:00 a.m. There will be photo opportunities with Santa and Buddy the Elf during the market. (All Events)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.